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First newsroom-built publishing software powers Pantagraph.com

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Morris Communications and The Pantagraph daily newspaper, Bloomington, Ill., announced today that Pantagraph.com, the online edition, will be using two key components of the Morris publishing tool suite as their daily, online publishing solution. Morris' SiteWeaver^TM and BoXTool^TM components are the first newsroom- built tools that are specifically designed for a newsroom's workflow and publication schedule.

"We chose the Morris software for its ease of use, and specifically because it was designed by newsrooms for newsrooms. The software adapts to our workflow and streamlines our print to our online publication with just a few keystrokes," said Britt Carlson, new media director for The Pantagraph.. "SiteWeaver also allows us immense flexibility to adjust the look and feel to our site whenever we need to, without a lot of hassle."

"Our software is distinctive because of its flexible interface that allows newspapers to automatically generate and maintain index pages, headlines, summaries and links," said Michael Romaner, director of online services for Morris DigitalWorks, the online services division of Morris. "Since the initial installation, Morris tools have enabled The Pantagraph to update their site 11 hours earlier with less than two hours of work, giving them additional time to improve the content and functionality of their site."

Romaner added that Morris DigitalWorks will be providing Pantagraph.com with the same production tools that have built and maintained Morris' award- winning sites.

Morris DigitalWorks provides SiteWeaver^TM, BoXTool^TM and other Internet-based products and services for Morris properties and external clients.

Morris Communications is a privately held media company with diversified holdings that include newspaper and magazine publishing, outdoor advertising, radio broadcasting, book publishing and distribution, and computer services. For more information, visit www.morris.com.